Functions of the Respiratory system
Diaphragm and Trachea
Bronchi and Alveoli
Pharynx and Larynx
Factors That Affect Breathing and Respiratory Diseases
100
The main function of the Respiratory system is to supply what to the blood?
oxygen
100
What does your diaphragm muscle seperate?
chest and abdomen
100
What shape cartilage does the bronchi have?
C shaped
100

What is another word for the pharynx

The throat

100

Name one factor that affects breathing?

Ingested or inhaled substances,Position of body (posture)Mental, Emotional, Spiritual,Environmental (pollution),and Strength of respiratory muscles

200
What are the six major structures of the Respiratory System?
Nose,Pharynx (Throat),Trachea,Bronchi,Lungs,diaphragm
200
What does it mean to inspire?
diaphragm contracts and increases thoracic space;air flows in
200
What does each bronchi divide into?
bronchial tubes
200

What does the pharynx connect to

esophagus and larynx

200
Which disease causes damaged airways to narrow?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
300
Name at least one thing the thoracic cavity contains
heart,aorta,esophagus,bronchi,thymus
300
What does it mean to expire?
diaphragm relaxes and decreases thoracic space;air flows out
300
What air sac does each bronchial tube connect to?
Alveoli
300

What is the other name for Pharynx

The Throat

300
Which disease causes degeneration of alveoli?
Emphysema
400
What does the mouth and nose do for the Respiratory System?
Allows oxygen to enter body and carbon dioxide to leave
400
What does the trachea serve as?
wind pipe or air way
400
What is each Alveoli surrounded by?
a capillary
400

what is another word for the larynx

Voice box

400

Which disease causes bronchial tubes to narrow?

Obstructive lung disease

500
What is each lung enclosed in?
Pleura
500
What does the trachea divide into?
bronchi
500
What takes place in the Alveoli?
Gaseous exchange
500

what is in between the pharynx and larynx

the esophagus

500

Which disease causes incomplete lung expansion and increased lung stiffness

Restrictive lung disease

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